Pork Business
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., consumers faced unknown territory in the meat industry that raised questions of resiliency. Since then, consumers have helped drive changes to the pork industry with their dollar.
With so many capable leaders working to grow pork export opportunities, it could be tempting to sit back and let them do what they do while pig farmers do what they do. But here’s why they need pig farmers’ help.
Live hog prices have increased substantially since the beginning of the calendar year. Kent Bang of Compeer Financial takes a look at what’s driving these market moves.
Multiple trade agreements aided in reaching unprecedented levels of red meat exports for 2021. USMEF Economist Erin Borror weighed in on the recent report during the Weekly USMEF Audio Report.
These women and men involved in Iowa’s pork industry are both enthusiastic, promote pork and pig production, as well as provide leadership to their county organizations.
The lean hog market has been undervalued for quite some time, says Ted Seifried of Zaner Ag Hedge. He’s optimistic that there is more upside potential for the hog market now.
A commercial chicken flock in Kentucky tested positive for a highly lethal form of bird flu, officials said on Monday, widening an outbreak that threatens the U.S. poultry industry.
The December trade data is a little like Christmas for Brett Stuart of Global Agri-Trends. And 2021’s data was a pretty big gift for the pork industry that has been working hard to grow export value and opportunities.
The Italian government appointed a special commissioner on Friday to coordinate measures aimed at eliminating an outbreak of African swine fever, the prime minister’s office said in a statement on Friday.
CAT-astrophe averted! The best gifts are about the meaning, not the price tag.
A third-generation farmer, Kevin Triggs of Triggs Show Pigs is the 2021 Master Seedstock Producer, exemplifying integrity, leadership and success in the production and promotion of the purebred swine industry.
Cash-traded feeder pig reported volume was above average this past week, with 17,760 head reported. Cash feeder pig reported prices were $112.10, up $7.79 per head from last week.
A federal judge on Friday blocked for now the Biden administration from restoring Obama-era values for calculating the cost of climate change in the government’s permitting, investment and regulatory decisions.
Darrin Simmons is conquering his NFL coaching dreams in Cincinnati, but the Kansas farm kid says he combines wheat when he’s not on the football field. This week he’s savoring the surreal experience of the Super Bowl.
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is expanding wild bird surveillance for avian influenza to include the Mississippi and Central Flyways. This will increase the agency’s capability to track disease.
China’s soymeal futures soared to record highs this week on concerns about the scale of South America’s drought-hit soybean crop and tightening meal supplies in domestic markets.
Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (APP) has a lot of folks scratching their heads right now, said Alyona Michael of the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab during an interview with AgriTalk’s Chip Flory.
Pork reigns as champion in the Super Bowl Sunday food line-up. It’s tasty, versatile and a great value this year. Here are five recipes that are sure to win over hungry football fans, or more importantly, the foodies.
Kevin Rosenbohm from Graham, Missouri, announced as the recipient of the prestigious Chairman’s Award during the 2022 Missouri Pork Expo.
Chosen for his outstanding support of the Missouri Pork Association, the Missouri pork industry and all of agriculture, Representative Dean Plocher (R-89th District) receives the Outstanding Legislator Award.
Wiesemeyer says “you don’t spend some $300 million on these [soybean crushing] plants without a solid foundation of a market in the future.”
Lean on available resources to help solve swine health and nutrition problems, especially if the situation is outside your expertise, says Will Fombelle of Carthage Veterinary Service. He shares a recent case study.
USDA reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian flu in a turkey flock in southern Indiana on Feb. 9. This is the nation’s first outbreak in a commercial poultry operation since 2020.
As we prepare to put 2021 to bed, several of our editors reminisced about the past year and identified the stories, pieces and clips they enjoyed producing the most.
U.S. beef exports exceeded $10 billion in sales, shattering the previous record by 27%. Pork exports finished slightly below the record volume reached in 2020 but set a new value record, topping $8 billion.
Colorado ranchers say they are “under attack” by their governor after hiring a director of the Bureau of Animal Protection who has ties to Mercy for Animals and leads a project that promotes plant-based food choices.
Whatever the reason is for doing this transition; compliance with governmental regulations in your country for the welfare of your sows, you must have a lot of questions regarding this major change.
Activist investor Carl Icahn privately threatened a proxy fight for representation on the board of burger chain McDonald’s Corp. He is pushing for better treatment of pigs and wants to ban the use of gestation crates.
U.S. goods exports to China fell in December, cementing a $45 billion increase in the 2021 U.S.-China trade deficit and a major two-year shortfall in Beijing’s purchase commitments under the “Phase 1" trade deal.
The Missouri Pork Association welcomes producers, suppliers and distributors to the 2022 Missouri Pork Expo-- an event promoting the pork industry, current research, and education for youth and adults.